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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,848 and 397,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,848 and 397,128 is: 586,616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,848 : 397,128 = 397,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,848/397,128 = 397,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,848x = 397,128 × 397,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,848x = 157,710,648,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,710,648,384/268,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,616.41

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